Collection of Swedish 18th and 19th Century Burl Bowls

A stunning collection of 18th and early 19th century Swedish burl bowls in various shapes and sizes and with a variety of surfaces, some retaining original paint decoration, some with rich and lustrous waxed finishes, other dry and untouched, all of organic form and many with initials, dates and runic figures on the underside. Priced below as a collection, these are also available individually, prices ranging from $1,250 (image 8 - a larch example with early wire repairs) to $6,900 (big pale one on far right with early date of 1773 and lovely untouched surface). Sizes range from 8" diameter to over 21" diameter. Measurement listed below is for largest only.

Period

1750-1850

Material

Birch, Burl

Country

Sweden

Condition

Excellent

Dimensions

About Yew Tree House Antiques

Yew Tree House Antiques launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Peterson likes to say. Learn more...